The Tragedy of America’s Entry into World War I
America went to war 100 years ago for no good reason, and certainly not for the “general interest” of national security.
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America Goes to War
Hostilities in the North Atlantic provided the context — or rather, pretext — for America's participation.
Union Diplomacy, Part 2: The Trent Affair
After months of growing tension between the United States and Britain, a single event almost plunges the two countries into war.
Union Diplomacy, Part 1: Fountains of Discontent
William Seward's repeated diplomatic blunders cause Britain to send troops to Canada in preparation for a possible war with the United States.
Forced Sterilizations in Peru — Paid for by US Taxpayers
The US government used foreign aid to spread a eugenics-tinged sterilization policy in Peru in the late 1990s.
The Secessionist Witch Hunt
The Congressional Republicans hunt for a scapegoat to take the blame for the Union defeat at Ball's Bluff.
The Battle of Ball’s Bluff, Part 2: A Little Short of Boats
Ball’s Bluff evolves from a “slight demonstration” into a small-scale battle, and claims the life of one of President Lincoln’s closest personal friends.
The Battle of Ball’s Bluff, Part 1: A Slight Demonstration
Chris Calton details all of the mistakes that were made leading up to The Battle of Ball’s Bluff, setting the stage for a Union catastrophe.
Trump’s Space Force
Trump has proposed the "Space Force" as a brand new and costly military branch and bureaucracy. The reaction to his plan helps illustrate the complexity of military politics in Washington.
